The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-17
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at the church on Friday evening There will be
a short programme of interest, and refreshments
will be served
The programme of 'modetn German music"
at the Matinee Musicale yesterday was in charge
of Mrs. lowering and Miss Meigs and much en-
joyed by the large audience present The essay
by Mrs. De Wolf was a comprehensive and com
plete resume of modern composers and
their influence on music; Miss Wilcox
appeared, for the first time this year,
promptu-" Miss West played tarantelle Of
Merke well. The solo of Miss Meigs, a Ca
price, by Gustav Schumann, was the gem OF the
p.nss Snd w the solo ts
best of the vocal selections. tThe Gvpsies," a
duet by Mrs lowering aud Mrs Walker. is a
brilliant and taking composition, with the air
of the HUNGARIAN dance, by Brahms. Miss
aided with solos. The concerted numbers were
beautiful, and included "Serenade." by Huber;
"Barcaroe," by Brahms; "Homeward," by
Rheinberger, and Dragon Flies" by Bargiel,
Mrs Walker, Mrs. lowering, Mrs. DeWolf
Mrs. Watson and Miss Cooper taking part.
A very pretty home wedding took place. yes
terdav, at the residence of Mrs. A R. Mayo
the bride being her eldest daughter, Miss Helen
c., and the groom MIR. Frederick Kufeke. a mer-
chant Of Colfax Ia Rev. James Mcleod of
the Second Presb terrain Church, performed the
impressive ceremony. and the contracting par
ties followed the German custom of exchanging
rings. The house was tastefuly trimmed with
flowers, many baskets of flowers from friends
filing the mantels and tables The bay-window
was curtained with smlax, under which
the bride and groom stood. Mr.. George W.
Mayo the groom's best man. and the mother
and sisters were grouped about the bride. Der
dress was of heavy white silk. made en- train, the
corsage being trimmed with ducnesse lace and
pearls. veil enveloped her figure, and
fastened with fresh orange blossoms and q
diamond pin The grooms gift was set of
4 Goyd ear ri npSa a LET of ia
monds and turquoise, which were worn. and the
corsage was held by a spray Of diamonds, the
gifts of Mrs. Drury, of Dayton. Mrs Mayo's
sister. The wife was given unto her husband
by her uncle, Mr.. Chas. Drury. of Dayton.
There were about sixty guests, which included
the intimate friends and neighbors After the
ceremony an elegant breakfast was served.
Mr. Kufeke Is native of Hamburg, aud
several cablegrams were received from relatives
there, as well as presents, and many friends and
relatives here remem Der ad them with gifts Mr..
Kufeke's relatives in Germany held family
party at the time the wedding occurred in this
country Mr. and Mrs. Kufeke left for short
southern trip and will be at home at Colfax after
April l. Among the guests from away were
Mrs. S. r. Drury, of Troy. O., grandmother of
the BRIDE Miss Alice Mayo. of Lafayette, Mr..
Leonard A. Wheeler, of Troy, and Mr.. George
W. Mayo. of Lafayette.
MR. RILEY AT CENTRAL-AvENUE CHURCH.
The entertainment at Central-avenue Church
necessary to accommodate the large and de-
lighted audience. From the first 10 the last
number the programme was received with the
| heartiest demonstrations of pleasure. Mr.. Han
SENS performance the piano was faultless,
and called for repetition. which he acknowledged
with another gem of rendition. Mrs De
| Wolf sang Bishops ''IIo. Here the
Gentle Lark which gave her bird like voice ex-
| cellent display. She never sang to better ad-
vantage. The Snowdrift Quartet-Messrs.
| Blake, Becher. Butler and Hoover-sang a
| march by Becker, and as an encore, 1.-THE Two
| Roses" by Werner Their third number was
Farewell, My Own True Love" The quartet
was compelled to deny urgent
request for fourth song. Mr. Ned
| Taylor's cornet solo was attractively
| given. Of course Mr. James Whitcomb Riley's
Rotations were the main feature. He first gave
THE Literary" and Good bye Jim, Take Keer
| Of Yerself"-the latter a comparatively new dia-
lect poem, giving an incident of the war, with
strong effects. Trading Joe" and ''The
Peanut Object Lesson" followed in course,
and for his final number he gave
! "Orphaut Annie" While all were
hugely enjoyed, the ''Objec: Lesson" was re-
| ceived with the greatest favor. Mr.. Riley gave
| it IN most excellent form, and fairly turned his
audience into school for boys and girls for the
| time. After the programme, refreshments were
served by the ladies' In all respects it was one
of the most enjoyable and successful entertain
| nents ever given in the city.